Unclassified - Fair Lawn, NJ

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Fair Lawn, NJ

About the position

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses (RNs) with a focus on wound care to join our team as a Wound Care Coordinator. In this role, you will lead and integrate a fully developed Skin Health and Wound Management program in collaboration with nursing center management. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting central supply as the clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products, and you will oversee durable medical equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds. This position is essential in ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of care, as skin health is a vital indicator of overall health. As a Wound Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve skin health and prevent pressure injuries. You will work closely with a dedicated team to achieve nursing center goals and objectives, including a bonus program for achieving skin health and pressure injury prevention targets. Your role will also involve providing education and training to nursing staff on best practices for wound care and management. Our organization values its employees as our most valuable resource, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that our employees' dedication and talent are key to delivering high-quality healthcare and compassion to our patients. We offer a supportive environment where you can thrive and build a successful career, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and integrate a fully developed Skin Health and Wound Management program in collaboration with nursing center management.
  • Support central supply as the clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products.
  • Oversee durable medical equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds.
  • Provide education and training to nursing staff on best practices for wound care and management.
  • Achieve nursing center goals and objectives related to skin health and pressure injury prevention.

Requirements

  • Must possess a RN license (MPT/DPT with leadership review/approval).
  • Must complete Skin Health Team Lead orientation training and Wound Basics within 90 days of hire.
  • Commitment to attend monthly support calls is required.
  • Must have national accredited wound certification (CWS, CWCN, WCC, CWON, WOC, AWCC) or be committed to complete Advanced Wound Training and national accredited Wound Certification within 1 year of hire.
  • Knowledge and experience with clinical charting, incident reporting, and investigation response is required.
  • Must have a strong knowledge base of acceptable standards of care for nurses, providers, therapists, dietitians, and others on the nursing center team.
  • Experience in team building and demonstrating respect for the interprofessional team in wound management is required.
  • Must have knowledge of national wound guidelines and wound products.
  • Knowledge of nursing home regulations and survey process is required.
  • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Database Management, and PowerPoint skills are required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a nursing center or long-term care environment.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Variable compensation plans
  • Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
  • Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
  • Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
  • Bonus program for achieving nursing center skin health and pressure injury prevention goals
  • Reimbursement for wound certification and annual fees
  • Voluntary insurances such as Pet Insurance, Term and Whole Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Personal Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Coverage
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